Yingzhao Zhao, Frank R Fronczek, Prakash T Parvatkar, Roman Manetsch
{"title":"Synthetic Studies toward Anguidine: Assembly of the Tricyclic Ether Scaffold.","authors":"Yingzhao Zhao, Frank R Fronczek, Prakash T Parvatkar, Roman Manetsch","doi":"10.1055/a-2965-4545","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2965-4545","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Anguidine, a type A trichothecene (TCN) isolated from <i>Fusarium graminearum</i>, features a highly functionalized 6/6/5 tricyclic scaffold incorporating a central six-membered ether ring and a C12-C13 epoxide. Its pronounced bioactivity and structural complexity render it a challenging synthetic target. Herein, we describe our synthetic investigations toward anguidine and its tricyclic ether scaffold. An initial model study enabled efficient construction of the 6/5/6 tricyclic framework through a sequence comprising intramolecular aldol condensation, 1,2-addition, and acid-catalyzed intramolecular cyclization as the key transformations. This strategy established the fused carbocyclic system featuring a central ether linkage in a concise, convergent manner. Application of this approach to the total synthesis of anguidine commenced with the assembly of a highly functionalized cyclopentane precursor, featuring key transformations such as Wittig olefination and dihydroxylation. Subsequent 1,4-conjugate addition, intramolecular aldol condensation, 1,2-addition, and intramolecular cyclization were designed to construct the tricyclic framework that encompasses the full carbon skeleton of anguidine. Although advanced intermediates bearing the required connectivity were successfully obtained, completion of the total synthesis proved challenging due to the steric hindrance associated with the pre-functionalized cyclopentane precursor.</p>","PeriodicalId":49451,"journal":{"name":"Synthesis-Stuttgart","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13675064/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149217096","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Etienne Cotter, Giovanni Leoni, Nathan Dao, Sarah J Hill, Alexandra Faragher, Vuong Q Dang, Laura M Bohn, Ryan A Shenvi
{"title":"Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of O6C-Salvinorin Alkyne Probes.","authors":"Etienne Cotter, Giovanni Leoni, Nathan Dao, Sarah J Hill, Alexandra Faragher, Vuong Q Dang, Laura M Bohn, Ryan A Shenvi","doi":"10.1055/a-2945-3974","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2945-3974","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The salvinorins represent a unique class of polyoxygenated, non-nitrogenous diterpenes that potently and selectively modulate the <i>kappa</i>-opioid receptor (KOR). We recently disclosed a <i>de novo</i> asymmetric synthesis of this scaffold that enabled the discovery of highly potent, biased analogs, including C11-alkynes designed for the CATCH (Clearing-Assisted Tissue Click Chemistry) assay. Here, we report an optimized, scalable synthetic route that substitutes a problematic 1,4-conjugate addition of a Grignard reagent with a robust organozinc protocol in DMA, and improves a samarium-mediated Reformatsky reaction via the addition of LiBr. These methodological improvements facilitated the scalable synthesis of two highly active positive-control probes and three tailored negative-control probes, including functionally silent and cross-linking deficient analogs. A screen of >300 GPCRs confirmed the exceptional KOR selectivity of the novel alkyne probe, establishing it as a promising tool poised to validate target-specific engagement <i>in situ</i>, an application currently under investigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":49451,"journal":{"name":"Synthesis-Stuttgart","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13604019/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149041702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lande Hu, Myungeun Jeong, Mohammad R Seyedsayamdost, Erik J Sorensen
{"title":"Homo-Clavulyne: Evaluation of a One-Atom Ring Expansion Strategy to Stabilize the Nine-Membered Ring Enediyne Biosynthetic Precursor.","authors":"Lande Hu, Myungeun Jeong, Mohammad R Seyedsayamdost, Erik J Sorensen","doi":"10.1055/a-2951-5568","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2951-5568","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Streptomyces clavuligerus</i> biosynthesizes a nine-membered ring enediyne that spontaneously cycloaromatizes to a 1,4-benzenoid diradical enroute to the clavulynes. Since nature also produces several isolable and exceedingly cytotoxic metabolites featuring 10-membered ring enediynes, we reasoned that a ring-expanded \"homo-clavulyne\" enediyne might be accessible by the concepts and methods of organic synthesis, isolable, and useful as a new molecular warhead with therapeutic applications. The design of a 10-membered ring homo-clavulyne enediyne and our circumstantial evidence for its existence are described herein.</p>","PeriodicalId":49451,"journal":{"name":"Synthesis-Stuttgart","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13626215/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149117565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Stereoconvergent Annulation in the Synthesis of Lysergic Acid.","authors":"Zackary D Firestone, Ryan C Harbit, Joel M Smith","doi":"10.1055/a-2939-5845","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2939-5845","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Several of the most efficient syntheses of the ergoline lysergic acid hinge on a Heck annulation strategy for the construction of the target's central ring. When bearing an ester functionality at C8, results from various research groups have indicated that the stereochemistry of the ester may be important to the overall mechanism of the cyclization. In this report, we aim to deconvolute the nature of this cyclization by presenting a series of experiments that suggest the importance of several factors including the catalyst utilized, base stoichiometry, and reaction time. A mechanistic understanding of this unique Heck reaction gives insight toward how stereochemical resolution can be achieved in the maximization of yield and synthetic practicality.</p>","PeriodicalId":49451,"journal":{"name":"Synthesis-Stuttgart","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13552198/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148914063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Late-stage Diversification of HIV-1 Protease Inhibitor via SuFEx Click Chemistry.","authors":"Bipin Khanal, Pavel Yamanushkin, Brian Gold","doi":"10.1055/a-2930-3820","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2930-3820","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The global HIV/AIDS epidemic continues to demand durable antiretroviral therapies. HIV-1 protease (HIV-PR) remains a central target, and although darunavir (DRV) exhibits exceptional resilience, resistance evolution necessitates continued innovation. Building on DRV's success, structural modifications at key positions have yielded promising derivatives. In this work, we report the design and synthesis of over 20 DRV derivatives incorporating pyrazole and amino acid motifs at the P2' position. These substituents were introduced to strengthen interactions within the protease active site and expand opportunities for resistance coverage. Sulfur(VI) fluoride exchange (SuFEx) chemistry was employed as a robust late-stage diversification strategy, enabling efficient coupling and rapid library generation. This approach highlights the potential to access structurally diverse HIV-1 protease inhibitors, laying the groundwork for the development of next-generation therapeutics.</p>","PeriodicalId":49451,"journal":{"name":"Synthesis-Stuttgart","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13588669/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149009141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Synthesis-StuttgartPub Date : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-01-23DOI: 10.1055/a-2779-3222
Ruiying Jiang, Hans Renata
{"title":"Recent Progress in Catalytic Asymmetric Pictet-Spengler Reaction to Construct 1,1-Disubstituted Scaffolds.","authors":"Ruiying Jiang, Hans Renata","doi":"10.1055/a-2779-3222","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2779-3222","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>1,1-disubstituted tetrahydroisoquinolines (THIQs) and tetrahydro-β-carbolines (THBCs) are key intermediates in the synthesis of various alkaloid natural products. These 1,1-disubstituted scaffolds are typically constructed via the Pictet-Spengler reaction. The asymmetric catalytic variant of this reaction enables access to stereochemically pure compounds with significant biological properties. This review focuses on recent progress in organocatalyzed and enzyme-catalyzed asymmetric Pictet-Spengler reactions to generate these 1,1-disubstituted motifs.</p>","PeriodicalId":49451,"journal":{"name":"Synthesis-Stuttgart","volume":"58 9","pages":"966-983"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13618986/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149076449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Regioselective Synthesis of Methyl Enol Ethers from Cycloalkanones via O-Methylation of Kinetic Enolates.","authors":"Ethan S Prout, Thais G Silva, Ohyun Kwon","doi":"10.1055/a-2822-8676","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2822-8676","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Alkyl enol ethers constitute valuable synthetic intermediates owing to their high nucleophilicity stemming from their electron-rich π-systems. Despite this potential, their application in organic synthesis has remained limited, largely because of the dearth of reliable methods for regioselective formation of alkyl enol ethers. Herein, we report a general one-step protocol for the regioselective synthesis of methyl enol ethers through O-methylation of kinetic enolates derived from cycloalkanones.</p>","PeriodicalId":49451,"journal":{"name":"Synthesis-Stuttgart","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13186284/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147984088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Synthesis-StuttgartPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-11-27DOI: 10.1055/a-2744-6756
Dylan W Snelson, Sebastian A Fernandez, Ryan A Shenvi
{"title":"Synthesis of Modified Fusicoccane Diterpenoids via Diverging MHAT Reactivity.","authors":"Dylan W Snelson, Sebastian A Fernandez, Ryan A Shenvi","doi":"10.1055/a-2744-6756","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2744-6756","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cotylenin and fusicoccin diterpene glycosides modulate the stability of 14-3-3 protein-client interactions. Here, we report the divergent syntheses of representative aglycons, brassicicene (BR-I), and talarmalnoid B (Tal-B) by modification of Studer's Mukaiyama hydration variant.</p>","PeriodicalId":49451,"journal":{"name":"Synthesis-Stuttgart","volume":"58 5","pages":"557-561"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13002104/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147500420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Selective Reductions of Complex Pyridines via <i>N</i>Tf-Pyridinium Salts.","authors":"Celena M Josephitis, Andrew McNally","doi":"10.1055/a-2784-2600","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2784-2600","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Piperidines are widely found in biologically active compounds, and accessing these <i>N</i>-heterocycles from pyridines is a commonly used strategy. However, this approach is challenging when pyridines are embedded in complex structures, such as those found in pharmaceutical compounds. Here, we present a sequential approach to piperidines that commences with a hydride addition to <i>N</i>Tf-activated pyridinium salts. In this method, we combined tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane as a catalyst with a silane reducing agent to achieve 4-selective mono-reduction, and then combined it with metal-catalyzed reductions to obtain tetrahydropiperidine and piperidine derivatives. The process operates on a broad range of pyridines with various functional groups and substitution patterns, as well as on pyridine-containing drugs.</p>","PeriodicalId":49451,"journal":{"name":"Synthesis-Stuttgart","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13061418/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147647298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Synthesis-StuttgartPub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2025-12-04DOI: 10.1055/a-2744-6345
Leyan Xu, Hans Renata
{"title":"Biosynthesis and Synthesis of Griseoviridin and Viridogrisein.","authors":"Leyan Xu, Hans Renata","doi":"10.1055/a-2744-6345","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2744-6345","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Griseoviridin and viridogrisein are synergistic type A/B streptogramin antibiotics that cooperatively inhibit protein translation in Gram-positive pathogens. This review provides an overview of their discovery and bioactivity and highlights key biosynthetic and synthetic advances that have enabled analog development to address antibiotic resistance. The review is organized into five sections: IntroductionStructural assignment and biological studiesBiosynthesisSynthesisConclusion.</p>","PeriodicalId":49451,"journal":{"name":"Synthesis-Stuttgart","volume":"58 4","pages":"344-354"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13588673/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149009139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}